CDL 100 Career Development & Planning Links

The following categories contain links to various sources on the Web relating to career development and planning. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the content of these websites, the usual evaluation measures should be taken by the researcher. More information about this topic is available in our Website Evaluation guide.

Self-Assessment Resources

• The Career Interests Game© - Learn more about your interests and the world of work through this exercise which is based on Dr. John Holland's theory of categorizing work into the following six different groups: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional.

• CareerOneStop: Career Tests and Self Assessments - This page sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration provides links to a variety of self assessment tools and resources.

• Mapping Your Future - Visit the sections on this site for Developing a Career Plan, Skills and Interests, and Research Occupations.

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Explore the World of Work

• MCC's Career and Transfer Center - MCC's Career Center is available to assist students with career development, transfer college planning, job search/employment needs.

• Career Exploration and Research - MCC'S Career Center provides this list of links to various career sites.

• What Can I Do With a Major In ... - From the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, this site lists many different majors and provides examples of careers within different fields of study. Also listed are links to different professional organization and association sites.

• JobStar Central - Sponsored by the Bay Area Library & Information System (BALIS) in California, this site provides links to other websites providing detailed information on a wide variety of careers.

• Career Profiles and Career Forum Videos - View online videos of MCC's Career Forums where you can hear professionals speak about and answer questions regarding their experiences in their respective fields, and visit the links to additional career sites through MCC's Career Center Office.

• MCC's Counseling and Advising Center - Check out the Career Exploration section on MCC's Counseling and Advising Center web page for more career links.

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Online Career Publications

• Occupational Outlook Handbook - This source from the U.S. Department of Labor describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations.

• Occupational Outlook Quarterly Online - Presents articles on a wide variety of career and work-related topics such as new and emerging occupations, training opportunities, salary trends, and results of studies from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

• Career Guide to Industries - Provides detailed information on available careers by type of industry.

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Additional Career Information Websites

• American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) - Select the "Career Center" link to access ASRT News and other career related information.

• Biotechnology Institute: Pursue a Career in Biotechnology - This page provides links to job listings and information about careers in the biotech field.

• Career Exploration Links - From the University at California, Berkeley, this site provides a wide variety of links to assist you in exploring your career and educational options.

• Careers in Dentistry - From the American Dental Association (ADA) this site includes links to career and licensure information in the field of dentistry.

• Guide to Career Education - This website provides links to find degree programs, vocational schools, and career training information for a wide range of occupations.

• Lifeworks: Explore Health and Medical Science Careers - From the National Institutes of Health, Office of Science Education (OSE), this site provides over 100+ career descriptions in the fields of health and medical science, and links to interviews with professionals employed in these occupations.

• National Society for Professional Engineers - Provides links to information for students considering a career in engineering.

• What is Human Services? - A career profile on the field of Human Services provided by the National Organization of Human Service Education.

• HSCareers.com - Part of the Human Services Career Network (HSCN) this site serves as the premier career site devoted solely to Human Service, Social Service, and Non-Profit professionals.

• Pharmacy Career Information Center - This site from the American Association of of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) provides information about the pharmacy career opportunities available in a wide variety of occupational settings. 

• Jobs & Careers: National Restaurant Association - Links to information on a the wide range of career opportunities available in the restaurant industry.

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Job Listing Sites

General Job Listing Sites

• Careers.Org - A directory of over 6000 career websites by topic and region including jobs and careers by state.

• Job Listing Sites on the Internet - MCC's Transfer and Placement Office provides this site which contains links to numerous job listing sites.

• Local/National Employment Links - Visit the links to these job listing sites courtesy of MCC's Career Center Office.

• The Riley Guide - A directory of employment and career information sources and services on the Internet.

Job Listing Sites for Specific Careers

• Computerworld Careers Knowledge Center - Career information for Information Technology (IT) professionals.

• Cub Reporters.org - "Featuring advice and anecdotes from practicing journalists and expert media recruiters, this website covers everything an aspiring journalist needs to know, including where to get the latest journalism training, how to land an internship, job search strategies, interview tips and more."

• Science Careers - Science Careers is the careers component of the journal Science that scientists rely on for career information and job postings. Science Careers is dedicated to being the world leader in matching qualified scientists with jobs in industry, academia, and government.

• NewScientistJobs.com - Search for biology, chemistry, and other science jobs.

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Contacting the Teacher

Anne Hughes teaches CDL 100 Career Development and Planning. Students taking the CDL 100 course online through the SUNY Learning Network (SLN) can contact her using the "Communicate" link available in the SLN ANGEL Course Map page, by e-mail at ahughes@monroecc.edu, and telephone (585) 292-3157.

P. Czaja, Revised 8/2011 http://www.monroecc.edu/go/library